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Product Demos

Hands-on review of the BOSS PX-1 Plugout FX: classic BOSS pedal models, setup tips, sound impressions, and who it’s best for.

Fender Introduces Fender Studio Pro

Discover why Fender Studio is making the shift now—and what stays true to the PreSonus DNA—as Fender Studio Pro and the Quantum Series help you go from inspiration to finished tracks faster.

Product Demos
11 Feb 2026
This 1961 Gibson SG Sounds So Sweet! Mason Stoops Unleashes the Tone

Take a deep dive into a vintage 1961 Gibson Les Paul SG with Mason Stoops.

Product Demos
09 Feb 2026
A Closer Look at Yamaha's MGX Digital Mixers | 5 Questions with Sean Tokuyama

We sat down with Yamaha product marketing manager Sean Tokuyama to find out what's new in the MGX digital mixers series.

Product Demos
30 Jan 2026

News

Guitar Center Partners With Tennessee Titans and Nissan Stadium in Music City

Guitar Center partners with the Tennessee Titans at new Nissan Stadium, bringing live music, cutting-edge AV tech, and GC Foundation impact.

NAMM 2026: Influencers Picked Their Favorite Gear

We invited six artists and influencers to explore the Anaheim Conventional Center and share their favorite products unveiled at NAMM 2026.

News
13 Feb 2026
NAMM 2026 | Guitar Center Staff Picks: The Best Music Gear From the Show

Industry vets from Guitar Center’s staff sift through their favorite pieces of gear from NAMM 2026.

News
06 Feb 2026
NAMM 2026: The Coolest New Keyboards, Synths and DJ Gear

We've got the latest news in keyboards, synths, DJ gear and more from NAMM 2026.

News
04 Feb 2026

Gear Tips

Trace the Tone Bender’s history and shop today’s bender-style fuzz pedals to find the perfect fit for your pedalboard.

TASCAM Model 24 and Model 2400 | Which Mixer-Recorder Is for You?

Find out if the TASCAM Model 24 or Model 2400 is right for your recording needs.

Gear Tips
28 Jan 2026
The 1968 Fender Pink Paisley Telecaster Bass

Discover the rare 1968 Fender Pink Paisley Telecaster Bass and explore why this short-lived, psychedelic classic remains a coveted vintage treasure.

Gear Tips
16 Dec 2025
5 Ways a Wireless Guitar System Can Energize Your Show

Check out 5 ways a wireless guitar system can add some flexibility and liveliness to your set.

Gear Tips
10 Dec 2025

Buying Guides

Whether you’re looking for a tried-and-true classic or the latest in thunderous tone-shaping wonders, we can help you locate the best bass amp for the job.

The Best Fuzz Pedals of 2026

Celebrate saturation with our ultimate list of fuzz pedals for guitar. Peruse germanium, silicon and hybrid models to find the most ferocious fuzz for you.

Buying Guides
26 Feb 2026
The Best Distortion Pedals of 2026

Go for grind with our Top 10 list of the best distortion pedals from BOSS, Electro-Harmonix, MXR, EarthQuaker, ProCo and other saturation stompboxes.

Buying Guides
25 Feb 2026
A Guide to Dunlop Wah Pedals

In this guide, we’ll uncover many of the most popular Dunlop wah pedals, including everything from the Cry Baby Standard to signature collaborations with legendary guitarists and more.

Buying Guides
25 Feb 2026

Interviews

Inside the Noise Episode 10: Chris Lombardi

Gabe Dalporto talks with Chris Lombardi on DW Drums’ evolution from education to world-class kits & hardware.

Inside the Noise Episode 9: Chris Martin

Chris Martin shares how Martin Guitar weathered disco & hair metal, and the pivot mindset that kept the brand thriving.

Interviews
17 Feb 2026
Inside the Noise Episode 8: Blu DeTiger

In Episode 8 of Inside the Noise, Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto sits with low-end luminary Blu DeTiger to explore how she built a successful music career by leveraging talent, technology and truth.

Interviews
10 Feb 2026
Inside the Noise Episode 7: David Kalt

David Kalt, founder of Reverb.com, shares how he built fairer marketplaces—after disrupting options trading—and why customer experience and opportunity drive his approach to entrepreneurship.

Interviews
03 Feb 2026

Product Demos

BOSS PX-1 Plugout FX | Hands-on Review

Fender Introduces Fender Studio Pro

This 1961 Gibson SG Sounds So Sweet! Mason Stoops Unleashes the Tone

A Closer Look at Yamaha's MGX Digital Mixers | 5 Questions with Sean Tokuyama

News

Guitar Center Partners With Tennessee Titans and Nissan Stadium in Music City

NAMM 2026: Influencers Picked Their Favorite Gear

NAMM 2026 | Guitar Center Staff Picks: The Best Music Gear From the Show

NAMM 2026: The Coolest New Keyboards, Synths and DJ Gear

Gear Tips

The History of the Tone Bender

TASCAM Model 24 and Model 2400 | Which Mixer-Recorder Is for You?

The 1968 Fender Pink Paisley Telecaster Bass

5 Ways a Wireless Guitar System Can Energize Your Show

Buying Guides

How to Choose the Best Bass Amp

The Best Fuzz Pedals of 2026

The Best Distortion Pedals of 2026

A Guide to Dunlop Wah Pedals

Interviews

Inside the Noise Episode 10: Chris Lombardi

Inside the Noise Episode 9: Chris Martin

Inside the Noise Episode 8: Blu DeTiger

Inside the Noise Episode 7: David Kalt